Store front construction



Nov. 29, 1938.- J PLYM 2,138,586

STORE FRONT CONSTRUCTION Filed Ded. 16, 1936 7we22 0 70.2 was; O $859770, 42% @QMQQ Patented Nov. 29, 1938 UNITED STTES OFFICE STORE FRONT CONSTRUCTION of Michigan Application December 16, 1936, Serial No. 116,064

7 Claims.

The present invention relates to a store front construction and more particularly to a novel mounting or setting for a pane of glass.

Among the objects of the present invention is 5 to provide a novel means and method for mounting a pane of glass in a store front window or the like.

A further object is to provide a novel combination of outer and inner sash members for re- 10 taining a pane of glass in adjusted position with a uniform pressure throughout whereby to eliminate the danger of cracking or splitting due to an unequal gripping pressure.

Another object of the present invention is to 15' provide a novel means and mechanism for looking the face piece to the glass seating portion so that these members may be permanently connected or fastened together.

A still further object is to provide a novel 20 combination of sash members including a rigid face piece or moulding adapted to seat against one face of the glass and a resilient and adjustable insert or member adapted to seat against the other face of the pane. By means of this 25 resilient member, the novel setting permits a perfect mitre at the corners or meeting edges as this member adjusts itself to retain adjacent panes of glass with an equal pressure throughout the setting, even though the panes may vary 30 in thickness. This further permits a perfect alignment of the adjoining sash members regardless of the angle at which they may be mounted.

Further objects are to provide a construction 35 of maximum simplicity, eificiency, economy and ease of assembly and operation, and such further objects, advantages and capabilities as will later more fully appear and are inherently possessed thereby.

The invention further resides in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and while I have shown therein a preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the same is suscepti- 45 ble of modification and change, and comprehends other details, arrangements of parts, features and constructions without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawing:

50 Fig.'1 is a. perspective view of the novel setting applied to the corner of a store front.

Fig. 2 is a view in vertical cross section through the novel setting or store front construction.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary View in perspective of 5 a section of the novel construction.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view in rear elevation of the inner sash member.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary View in front elevation of the inner sash member and Fig. 6 is a similar view with locking bolt or cam assembled and the 5- slot closed to retain the bolt.

Fig. 7 is a view in perspective of the locking bolt or cam.

Referring more particularly to the disclosure in the drawing, the novel construction is shown 10 in a store front construction I comprising a face piece or moulding 2, an inner sash member or pane seating section 3, a resilient member 4 and a locking member 5 adapted to interlock the outer and inner sash members 2 and 3 and retain them in adjusted position.

The pane of glass 6 is adapted to be mounted on the inner sash member or pane seating section 3 in a position to seat against a glass abutting fiange I provided on the face piece or outer sash member 2. This sash member is also pro vided with an angularly arranged or sloping face 8 terminating in a flange 9 adapted to seat upon a suitable sheathing l6 covering a portion of the sill or base II and facing [2. The outer sash member or moulding is also provided with a leg I 3 forming an upwardly facing channel or groove [4 for the reception of an interlocking end 15 of the bolt or looking member 5. In order to permit proper drainage of any condensate which 7 might collect in the setting and for proper ventilation, the flange 9 is provided with suitably spaced openings or vents it open to the exterior. The inner sash member or pane seating section 3 has its lower edge I! seating upon the sill ll and its upper edge It formed to provide an armate portion or recess I9 to receive and retain the U-shaped resilient member 4, the latter being bent over to form a groove or recess 20 adapted to seat over and anchor onto the flange 2| of the arcuate portion. It will be readily apparent that this resilient member s will adjust itself and apply a uniform gripping pressure throughout its extent, and because of its resiliency and adjustability, it will alignadjacent or adjoining panes of glass with the face piece or moulding 2, even though these panes vary in thickness. This inner sash member is further formed with a ledge or base 22 provided adjacent its inner end with a leg or projection 23 adapted to seat upon the sheathing m and intermediate the upstanding flange 24 on the sheathing and the flange 25 forming one side of the channel or groove [4 in the outer sash member or moulding.

The inner sash member or pane seating section 3 is providedwith an opening in its rear face through which is inserted the locking bolt or wire cam 5, while the leg or projection 23 is provided with an arcuate slot 26 for receiving the inner end of this locking bolt. After the bolt is inserted into the opening and slot, the material in the portion 21 of this projection 23 is deformed or bent upwardly as in Fig. 6, to retain the bolt in an aligned position in which it is mounted for turning or pivotal movement upon rotation of the outer end 28.

In the assembly of the store front construction or glass setting, the inner-sash member or pane seating section 3 is first mounted upon the sheathing and sill with the leg or projection 23 abutting the flange 24 on the sheathing. This sash member is then anchored to the sill by means of screws or the like 29. The glass 6 is then set upon leather strips or blocks 30 suitably spaced along and mounted on the inner sash member. Next the outer sash member or moulding 2 is moved into a position with the flange 25 seating against the projection or leg 23. This is accomplished by positioning the bolt so that the outer end 28 projects upwardly and the interlocking end I5 is moved to a position above and parallel to the flange 25. Then the bolt is rotated to the position shown in Figs. 2, 3 and'4, whereby to interlock the inner and outer sash members, and the 'glass if not already so positioned, is moved into contacting or abutting engagement with the flange 1 of the moulding or face piece. Next the U-shaped resilient member 4is snapped over the flange 2| and into the space between the glass and arcuate portion l9 and the setting is complete. If desired, a removable strip or the like 3| may be provided to protect the bolt and prevent accidental turning thereof to release the outer sash member or moulding.

From the above description and the disclosure in the drawing, it will be readily appreciated that the novel combination provides a quick and positive setting for a pane of glass. The locking 'means permits a ready and rigid assembly and the resilient member retains the glass with a uni- 7 form pressure throughout its extent and thereby eliminating the danger of cracking or splitting.

Having thus disclosed the invention,

I claim: r

1. In a store front construction, an inner and an outer sash member, providing a setting for a pane of glass, and a locking member interconnecting the sash members to maintain them in fixed position and comprising a pivotally mounted bar having its opposite ends bent at an angle to the body of the bar and at an angle to each other whereby to engage a portion of the sash members to lock these members together upon rotation of the bar and prevent their accidental separation ordisplacement.

V 2. In a setting for a Store front, the combination of a pane seating section adapted to be mounted upon a sill or other support, a moulding adapted to provide a face piece for the setting ing section and each end thereof bent at an angle to the body of the bar and at an angle to each other, one of the ends being adapted to engage the pane seating section and the other the moulding to rigidly interlock them against accidental separation.

4. In a setting for a store front, the combina-. tion of a pane seating section adapted to be mounted upon a sill or other support, a moulding adapted to provide a face piece for the setting and a member rotatably mounted in the seating section and comprising a rod-like member having its opposite ends bent outwardly to provide looking projections, one of which is adapted to engage the pane seating section and the other the moulding to connect them to form a rigid setting.

5. In a store front construction, the combination of a pane seating section adapted to be mounted upon a sill or other support and having a part spaced from the rear .face of a pane of glass, a moulding having a part adapted to engage the pane, a locking member having a projection at each end thereof adapted to engage a portion of the seating section and moulding for interlocking them to provide a unit assembly, and a resilient member adapted to be inserted intermediate the rear face of the pane and the part on the pane seating section and apply a uniform yielding pressure against the rear of the glass to hold and retain the pane in proper adjusted position at all times and throughout the extent of the setting.

6. In a store front construction having an outer and an inner sash member, means for rigidly connecting these members comprising a bar having angular extensions at its opposite ends, said extensions being at an angle to each other.

'7. In a store front construction, an outer sash member having an upstanding flange, an inner sash member having an opening therein, a bar adapted to rigidly connect said members and extending through said opening and being rotatable therein, the ends of said bar being formed at right angles to the body thereof. and at right angles to each other, said members being so constructed and arranged that when a pane of glass is supported therebetween they may be locked together by suflicient rotation of the bar which causes the ends thereof to abut the part surthe flange on the outer member.

FRANCIS J. PLYM. 

